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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — What started out as a small Hurricane Florence relief effort, turned into much more. Area college students organized donation sites around the state and even a Go Fund Me account. “When we were collecting money, it was more like ‘Oh we’ll collect $500 and donate it to a charity.’ And then we became the charity that people were donating to. And we were just kind of like ‘Whoa. We don’t know what…

While livestock numbers will likely be lower than normal, agriculture exhibits are significantly down WILMINGTON — There won’t be any alpacas in the Cape Fear Fair and Expo’s livestock tent this year. Cindy McNally, who oversees the livestock tent, said the farmer who typically brings them lives in Pender County near Shaw Highway and suffered significant flooding from Hurricane Florence. The farmer had considered bringing the alpacas and sheep she usually does, but. McNally said,…

More than 300 trees fell at the New Hanover County attraction during and after the recent hurricane WILMINGTON — Airlie Gardens will reopen to the public Nov. 1 after the New Hanover County-run attraction underwent an intense cleanup after Hurricane Florence. Tara Duckworth, director of the county parks and gardens department, said tree crews and volunteers have worked every day since the storm to clear more than 300 downed trees and hanging branches from the…

A man faces several charges including DUI manslaughter after the Florida Highway Patrol says his pickup truck fatally struck three utility workers as they were repairing lines damaged by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle.

The Alliance is made up of organizations from the University and the city of Wilmington. (Photo: Basil John/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Things are starting to get back to normal at UNCW after Hurricane Florence. Today, the university held a Community Relations Alliance meeting to work on it’s relationship with neighbors. “I’ve really enjoyed working on this alliance because it keeps us in contact with the police and the campus police,” College Acres Good neighbors…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter NC Spot Festival HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — A festival that’s been a long-time tradition in Pender County will not happen like normal this fall. The NC Spot Festival has been held in Hampstead since 1963. – Advertisement – With damage from Hurricane Florence and lack of fish, organizers decided to scrap the festival this year. A post of the event’s Facebook page stated, “it’s hard to have the Spot…

By Hunter Ingram StarNews Staff Wednesday Oct 24, 2018 at 11:49 AM Oct 24, 2018 at 11:51 AM The storm is deteriorating over Mexico, but a new system forming off Texas from it will bring wind and rain to Southeastern NC WILMINGTON – Hurricane Willa won’t affect Southeastern North Carolina directly, but a new system spawned from the remnants of the monster storm will bring rain and wind to the Cape Fear region. Willa developed in the Pacific Ocean last week before strengthening to a Category 5…

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Brunswick County School Board have approved additional class time for students and staff that was lost due to Hurricane Florence. According to Schools Spokesman Daniel Seamans, November 6 will now be a regular school day for all schools except Belville Elementary and Virginia Williamson Elementary. Those two schools will remain closed due to them being polling locations. – Advertisement – June 6, 2019 which was a non-required teacher workday, is…

Students will be eligible for up to $1,250 apiece WILMINGTON — Cape Fear Community College students impacted by Hurricane Florence can soon apply for up to $1,250 to help cover their costs. College leaders and elected officials gathered at the school’s downtown Wilmington campus Tuesday to announce the student grants. As part of an $800-million package approved by state legislators last week, North Carolina’s community college system will get $18.5 million for hurricane relief, including…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The largest community college in southeastern North Carolina with 20,000 students was just granted a ton of money to help it’s students get back on their feet after the hurricane. Cape Fear Community College was granted $1.1 million to help students with desperate needs to stay in school. – Advertisement – The NC Community College System President Peter Hans and NC Senator Micheal Lee were…

(CBS News) — As Hurricane Willa moves onshore as a major hurricane today in Mexico, its next move is already planned. The storm is on track to become the East Coast’s first major Nor’easter of the season, bringing damaging winds, pounding surf and even some heavy, wet inland snow this weekend. Currently located more than 2,000 miles away from New York City, Willa is making landfall today on the Pacific coast of Mexico, just south of the resort town…

A Wilmington woman facing death is on a kindness crusade, handing out teddy bears to everyone she meets.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The Soundhouse is now open as a drop off site for donations. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY ) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — In Brunswick County, Soundhouse, a home to music and the arts, is opening it’s doors for donations for families in the Waccamaw, Ash and Boiling Springs Lake area. Owner Tina Smith says the Soundhouse is officially a drop off site and is accepting cleaning supplies and toiletries. Items can…

N.C. Gov. Cooper: Immediate and long-term needs in wake of storm BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Another round of state and federal funding will be needed to continue rebuilding from the estimated $13 billion in damage caused by Hurricane Florence, Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday. “We think we’re going to get another significant package from Congress,” Cooper said to reporters after he and Brock Long, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) appeared at a conference…

Satellite image of Hurricane Willa on Oct. 22, 2018. (Photo: WWAY) MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Willa grew into a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm and swept toward Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of 160 mph (260 kph) Monday, threatening a stretch of high-rise resort hotels, surfing beaches and fishing villages. The hurricane was expected to pass over or near the Islas Marias — a set of islands about 60 miles offshore that include a…